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February 6, 2014by Steve
Steve Clark On the Road: I’m mostly focusing on infrastructure, but as any good materialist will tell you, ideas too can become a material force! So here are not only the Top 10 treatments I’ve witnessed, but stay tuned tomorrow for 10 city superlatives that might ultimately be a bigger factor in long term success than the infrastructure! -
February 6, 2014by Andy
I have long admired the work of the East Coast Greenway Association. The vision of a 2,500-mile greenway from Maine to Florida is an inspiration in itself, of course. But the tenacity, effectiveness and collaborative spirit of the volunteers they have managed to engage over the years is truly second-to-none. So when they call and ask for help, we are happy to oblige. -
February 5, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
Whether you're showing off a new bike lane or calling attention to a safety hazard on your corner, you've got a story to tell about biking. Don't miss our first-ever National Bike Summit media training -- hosted by the League and Streetsblog -- on Sunday, March 2. -
February 5, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
For Paula Bedard, the National Women's Bicycling Forum was delightfully more than a typical conference: "The Pop-up Shop was the icing on the cake. Shopping between sessions? I died and went to heaven!" Well, on March 3, the Pop-up Shop is back — with even more vendors. This year, we're delighted to welcome back both some familiar faces and new exhibitors. -
February 3, 2014by Liz
As we prepare for the 2014 National Bike Summit, we've reached out to our generous sponsors to ask: What speaks to you about bicycling? What excites you about the Summit? Here, we hear from Bri Whitcraft, Marketing Manager for Dero.
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February 3, 2014by Darren
Hopefully by now you’ve heard about the 2014 National Bike Summit in March. (Register here.) Every year hundreds of advocates come to Washington, DC, to lobby Congress and it’s a great event. What you may not know is that each year at least 27 states hold statewide bike and/or walking summits or conferences. -
January 31, 2014by Liz
It was a near-surreal moment at the 2010 National Bike Summit when Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood didn't just make a surprise visit to the Congressional Reception, but rocked the crowd with a tabletop speech that put his unambiguous support behind bicycling. But magic moments have become an annual tradition for the Summit, with each year outpacing the last with rousing speakers and... -
January 29, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
An innovative, bi-partisan bill in Congress, introduced by Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ), would take steps to advance equity for bicyclists and pedestrians, and boost funding for bike/ped projects low-income communities. Read more about the New Opportunities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act of 2014. -
January 29, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
The League doesn't just organize the National Bike Summit one week per year -- we have a presence on Capitol Hill all year round, advocating the best policies for bicycling nationwide. In 2014, we're focusing on four key areas to build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. -
January 28, 2014by Guest
We're honored that Shannon Galpin, a global visionary in using the bicycle as a tool for women's empowerment, will be speaking at the 2014 National Women's Bicycling Forum on March 3. Adeline Bash, from Polar Bottle, interviewed Galpin for this profile piece. Read more...
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